Melon, Spinach and Avocado Smoothie

19 November 2014

I'm back on my smoothies.

Did I tell you I stopped making them for just over a week and came down with a chest infection? I was struggling with the dark winter days. I was so tired and mornings were a bit of a struggle so the smoothies were given the push. It was all I could do to get us out the door in the morning.

Big mistake!

I felt even worse for not having them and then the chest infection took root.

Well I'm still hating these dark dreich days, but now I'm back on my smoothies and definitely feeling better for it.

This one is a new combination for me. Honeydew melon, frozen spinach and avocado are the main ingredients. I had a wee taste of the avocado when I was making it. Well you have to don't you? It was difficult not to jut scoff the lot. I really do love avocado.

The smoothie itself is smooth and mellow. The flavour is fresh and creamy but there's no kick to it. You don't taste the spinach, but the melon and avocado do come through. A real pleasure to drink.

November 19, 2014

A mellow and creamy cream smoothie with a hint of sweetness.

Ingredients

½ honeydew melon

1 cube frozen spinach

1 ripe avocado

1 heaped tsp hemp protein powder

200 ml apple juice

200 ml water

Instructions

1. Remove the flesh from the melon and avocado and add to a blender jug.
2. Add the frozen spinach, hemp powder, apple juice and water.
3. Whizz until smooth,
4. If you don't have a powerful blender like my Optimum 9400 defrost the spinach first as it could burn out the motor in your blender.
5. Pour, sit back and enjoy!

Ooh, this looks tasty! I have seen some other avocado smoothie recipes and wondered how "avocado-y" it would taste? I've seen it with cocoa powder too! Perhaps not with spinach though! Thanks for the inspiration. I am struggling with a cold at the moment and it's lingered for about 4 weeks. Maybe this could be my answer!Karin (on behalf of Wauwaa)

I love reading comments, so thank you for taking the time to leave one. Unfortunately, I'm bombarded with spam, so I've turned on comment moderation. I'll publish your comments as soon as I can and respond to them. Don't panic, they will disappear when you hit publish. Jac x